Chapter 1000

“Let me give you a ride,” Bruce stood up.

Thalassa’s heart clenched at the proposal, her entire body vigilant.

She didn’t need Bruce’s charity at all. Was this another one of his veiled threats?

“It’s just a short walk, and there’s no need for a ride. Please just sit down and eat!” Lucy griped. She grabbed Bruce’s wrist and pulled him back down to the dinner table with a force that brooked no argument.

Bruce didn’t dare to protest Lucy’s assertiveness. Arguing over such a trivial matter was not worth the hassle, especially when it would just lead to Lucy dredging up the past.

Bruce sat back down reluctantly.

Lucy shoved a fork into his hand, “Just keep eating.”

Bruce slumped in his chair. He looked unhappy. His disdain for Lucy had reached its maximum, and he yearned to be free from her right now.

Lucy had him in

he was nothing without money.

to suppress his revulsion, go back to play the devoted husband, and share the meal with her.

Bruce’s place, got

she was clear of their territory and driving on the open asphalt road, Thalassa finally felt her nerves

which had been so

tightened as she fought to calm the nervous excitement within her.

in her possession. She would simply just request Atticus to

face the psychological torment of the video’s release. Thalassa checked the time; it was half-past two. Atticus would be out of school in an hour and

a nearby diner and then pick

diner not far from

she settled in her booth to wait

we hope to see you again soon.” The polite voice of

absorbed in her phone until a tall shadow loomed at the

It was a man with a gentle, smiling face, as refreshing as a soft breeze.

Thalassa exclaimed,

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